New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
Texas extends deadline for flood-affected families to apply for SNAP replacement benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Texas extends deadline for flood-related SNAP replacement benefits
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding.
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.



















